Question
Why does the baby keep getting a fever, sometimes with cold hands and feet, and sometimes with hot hands and feet?
Answer
The child may have an acute upper respiratory infection, with viral infection being the most common cause, but it could also be due to bacterial or mycoplasma infection. The focus of treatment is symptomatic treatment and good care, including adequate hydration, light diet, and sufficient rest. Physical cooling measures can be taken when feverish, and antipyretics can be taken if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees. If the fever recurs without improvement, a blood routine test should be conducted to determine the cause.